14 blocks long, running from Houston to the East River, provide outdoor seating, strolling, bike lanes and a bit of art. Formerly the 2nd Ave Elevated IRT, it has a storied past.. While it still has many London Plane trees, the malls lost many of their park benches and planters. The section from Delancey to Broome is the nicest, cared for by artist Justen Ladda..
Photo from 1905. The El was removed in 1942.